Spicy Turkey Stir Fry with Noodles

Name: Spicy Turkey Stir Fry with Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 ounces thick rice noodles; 1/2 pound lean ground turkey; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage; 1/2 cup chopped fresh kale; 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs, chopped; 1 teaspoon coconut or olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced; 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce; Thai peanut sauce, optional

I created this ground turkey stir-fry recipe when I began my journey to get fit. Healthy eating always sounds so bland and boring, so I wanted to bring life to the world of healthy eating. I think I did it with this spicy dish. —Jermell Clark, Desert Hot Springs, California

Ingredients

2 ounces thick rice noodles
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup chopped fresh kale
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
Thai peanut sauce, optional

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey, onion, cabbage and kale over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender 8-10 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles.
Drain noodles; add to skillet. Stir in parsley, coconut oil, pepper and salt. Serve with green onions, jalapeno, chili sauce and if desired, peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 332 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.